The pair’s long-running feud began when Steve labelled Richard “a squirt” and “tragic”

And on Tuesday night tensions were reportedly still high between the pair as Steve and his The Trip co-star, Rob Brydon, attended the ceremony to collect the Comedians of the Year award.

According to the Daily Mirror, they made their way to the winners room after accepting the gong and bumped into Richard – who had picked up the TV Personalities award with his co-star Jeremy Clarkson and James May.

As Coogan and Hammond neared one another, the paper claims Richard stated: “I don’t know what his problem is with me. I want to punch him.”

A source told the publication: “Richard was seething. He was shooting daggers at Steve.

“The Grand Tour guys are all friends with Rob, so James May chatted to him. But Richard was just glaring at Steve the whole time, shaking his head.

“It was obvious he wanted to confront him but decided against it, turning and walking away, muttering angrily.”

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The 47-year-old television personality was involved in a horrific motoring crash in June this year, which temporarily left him wheelchair bound, and although he has since ditched his walking aids he has been forbidden from running.

And TV host thinks his recovery will prove to be a struggle for him as he fears being unable to keep fit will see him pile on the pounds.

Speaking to the Mirror Online, the petrol head – who was knocked unconscious after the accident and fractured his knee – said: “I can’t run for 18 months and that’s how I keep fit. I’m 47 – it’s hard to keep the weight off so it will hit me hard if I can’t run.”

However, Richard has been told he is allowed to cycle, much to his annoyance because he “hates” cyclists, and he doesn’t want to be seen peddling along the road in a helmet.

The pair managed to keep out of each other’s way for the rest of the night

The thrill seeking star – who has daughters Willow and Isabella – said: “They’ve told me I have to cycle – but I hate cyclists. We all hate cyclists. I’m a 47-year-old man – I can’t be cycling along the street wearing a helmet.”

And Richard – who was left in a coma for two weeks after a crash while filming ‘Top Gear’ in 2006 – has admitted it is “not easy” for him to find insurance because of the number of accidents he has had.

But the star thinks it shouldn’t prove so problematic because he “mends easily”.
Although Richard’s physical ability has been limited since being involved in the road race, he has since got back behind the wheel.